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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Hirundinidae

Greater Striped Swallow

Cecropis cucullata

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
18–20 cm
Body Mass
27.1 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 62

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 62).

DEF 40

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 40).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

JMK · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Angola and Namibia to Zimbabwe and Southern to Southern South Africa Habitat: Grassland & Savanna

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Cecropis cucullata

Which family does it belong to?

Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Angola and Namibia to Zimbabwe and Southern to Southern South Africa

Sources & credits

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